From Doorsteps to Diagnostics: District Immunization Officer Dr. Pranjal Upadhyay’s SAMPANN Initiative Revolutionizes Antenatal Care in Tribal Bhimpur
Betul (Madhya Pradesh) [India], July 16: To improve access to quality antenatal diagnostic services for pregnant women living in the remote tribal villages of Bhimpur Block, Dr. Pranjal Upadhyay, District Immunization Officer (DIO), Betul, has conceptualized and is leading the implementation of SAMPANN (System for ANC Monitoring and Profiling at Nearby Nodal Network).Bhimpur Block, one of Betul district’s most geographically challenging tribal areas, comprises scattered hamlets, dense forests, and several hard-to-reach villages. Many pregnant women face significant barriers in accessing routine laboratory investigations due to long travel distances, poor road connectivity, and seasonal inaccessibility.Recognizing these challenges, Dr. Upadhyay designed SAMPANN around a simple...